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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,271.71, 680,764.95 and 251,957.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,271.71, 680,764.95 and 251,957.47 is: 377,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,271.71 : 680,764.95 = 251,957.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,271.71/680,764.95 = 251,957.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,271.71x = 680,764.95 × 251,957.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,271.71x = 171,523,814,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,523,814,466.68/454,271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,579.78

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